LEBRON James’ agent may have made a critical slip-up on live TV regarding his future as a player.
Rich Paul, a top NBA agent and LeBron’s representative, accidentally dropped a huge hint about this offseason.
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The Los Angeles Lakers’ season is over, and this offseason is extremely important as LeBron has a player option.
He can accept the option and continue his career as a Laker, or he can decline and choose free agency.
It appears Rich Paul’s mind is made up as he makes a statement about free agency on TNT.
“LeBron is a free agent,” Paul said.
“I have to focus on his business and let the Lakers sign whoever they want.”
The slip-up occurred during discussion of the Lakers’ current head coaching search.
Whether the statement about LeBron being a free agent was intentional or not, Paul is one of the NBA’s top agents for a reason and probably knows what he’s doing with his client.
NBA fans were quick to speculate about where LeBron could end up if he chose free agency.
“Yes, Lebron is going to Phoenix,” said one fan.
“WELCOME TO NEW YORK LEBRON,” said another fan.
“Lebron is coming back to Cleveland,” said a third fan.
“Heat, cavs or some new team picks bronny and lbj goes to that team,” said a fourth fan.
It has long been speculated that LeBron will play wherever his son Bronny is drafted, but recently that narrative has changed.
At the beginning of the month, LeBron spoke out and said that playing with Bronny is no longer his priority.
NBA Western Conference Playoffs
First round
Oklahoma City Thunder (1) 4-0 New Orleans Pelicans (8)
Los Angeles Clippers (4) 2-4 Dallas Mavericks (5)
Minnesota Timberwolves (3) 4-0 Phoenix Suns (6)
Denver Nuggets (2) 4-1 Los Angeles Lakers (7)
Conference Semifinals
Oklahoma City Thunder (1) 2-4 Dallas Mavericks (5)
Minnesota Timberwolves (3) 4-3 Denver Nuggets (2)
Conference Finals
Minnesota Timberwolves (3) x Dallas Mavericks (5)
“The idea of them playing together is not a priority. It’s not the top priority, at least any longer, in LeBron James’ mind,” said NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski.
“Rich Paul’s goal here in the pre-draft process for Bronny James is to see if there is the right development organization, a place that can accommodate a young player like Bronny James.
“If he enters the draft, he will most likely spend next year in the G League.
“That’s the priority for them as a family. What’s best for Bronny James? If they end up together, that would be great, but I don’t get the feeling that’s playing any role in LeBron James’ decision next season.” .”
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